stunurse2015

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  1. Pierce Wa Nursing Program

    Loving it! This second quarter is going to kill me
  2. Pierce Wa Nursing Program

    Hagattha it's probably because we all got in this last go around lol and from my experience they draw the lottery on a Thursday so I'd look around the 5th
  3. Pierce Wa Nursing Program

    It's because they subtract points for retaking core
  4. What if you don't get into a nursing program?

    It depends on the area you live in. For example I live in an area that has several BSN/ADN/LPN programs and tons of hospitals clinics and LTC facilities so the market is good. But I spent 3 years...
  5. Hating L&D

    I'm currently in nursing school and know I don't want to do L&D or anything with babies. (At least that's what I feel now, but I am keeping an open mind). There are many facets to nursing and to...
  6. ATI

    My school is fully integrated with ATI and the first cohort to graduate and test for the NCLEX was this summer. So far the word is a 100% pass rate, my cohort will be fully integrated as well, plus...
  7. This is my "do over" and I am happy I got my chance to do so! Good luck to you all in your
  8. Tattoos on Nurses

    Be ware some places don't allow long sleeves (like my friend who works L&D ) so be cautious and ask the HR where you work/plan on
  9. Sure didn't expect this!

    There are plenty of resources for anyone wishing returning to school. Plus if you have built up networking connections you can ask around your peers and see if there are other openings within your...
  10. Scared to begin work as a CNA

    First off take a deep breath in and out... I as well was "partnered up" during my clinical in CNA school. I was VERY nervous my first "real day" on the job (nothing like puking out of nervousness on...
  11. Tacoma Community College Winter 2015

    Labs/clinical/off campus events I have two sets. Level one I'm sure at the other levels it will be
  12. Here is some background information first: My school just opened a multimillion dollar health education building with all the bells and whistles! (We are the first cohort to have access to all the...
  13. I can't believe this just happened!!!

    *update* So I sent a professional email and no response as of yet but it doesn't hurt to
  14. I can't believe this just happened!!!

    Oh no he gave me a business card from the company with all the official contact numbers on it then on the back of the card he hand wrote his
  15. I can't believe this just happened!!!

    It was only myself and the girl I was talking to that he gave his card to. (We were waiting for our turn to check off on a skill). I don't know if he talked to anyone else that day (the other students...
  16. I can't believe this just happened!!!

    It is a hospital and clinic chain well known in my area (hence the privacy), and none of the schools in my state (except private ones) go by semesters. Also this is the agency that I've wanted to work...
  17. First US ebola patient died --inaccurate news report

    Not that news sources can be any more reliable. I just checked the CDC website and no updates since the
  18. Need advice about clinical

    That's good that you are putting school as a priority but don't forget to take care of yourself
  19. Need advice about clinical

    I would just follow all the guidelines in your nursing handbook and hopefully you don't fall too far behind. The handbook should also have some guidelines on readmission to the program should you need...
  20. Need advice about clinical

    I've always had the motto of go in sick so they know you're not lying but I know in health care it's not realistic I would just keep them informed as much as
  21. Need advice about clinical

    With that temp and diagnosis in my student nurse opinion I would go to the doc now so that way you could possibly still make clinic tomorrow. Also have you informed your program about your issue? Most...
  22. sports bras?

    I don't mind underwire, but why spend money on a cute bra only to cover it with scrubs?? I bought VS sports bras during their semi annual sale for dirt cheap. 2yrs later both of them still...
  23. Weirdest thing...

    I don't know how many times I've been propositioned by those with electric scooters to "hop
  24. Pierce Wa Nursing Program

    I'm at TCC and my friend in class got the call during a break in lecture!! She really wanted to go to pierce but since there are cuts after the interview and it doesn't start till winter quarter she...
  25. How does everyone else survive while you go to school?

    They won't penalize you they just want to be sure that nursing school is your #1 priority. And if you have to work they just want you to know it will be hard to balance life, work and school. But if...